Northshore Campground Lake Britton is directly across the water from McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. With easy access to this beautiful lake, Northshore Campground is popular with campers who enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing.
Lake Britton is a reservoir along the Pitt River, spreading over 1,600 suface acres. Fishing in the lake is rewarding for brown and rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and crappie. Kayaking, canoeing, and standup paddleboarding are popular at the lake. Other kinds of boating are also permitted. Wildlife in the area includes black bears, bald eagles, osprey, and deer. Hikers and mountain bikers set out on the local trails that follow the shoreline.
◊ 6 miles from the Northshore Campground
◊ Beach, boat ramp, marina and boat rentals
◊ Marina rents canoes, kayaks, and small motor boats
◊ Swimming
◊ Five miles of hiking trails, some open to mountain bikes
◊ Connect to Pacific Crest Trail
Northshore Campground is set in a forested area and offers 29 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. The coin operated showers at the campground are solar heated. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water is available. Vault toilets are provided in the campground.
A 2-night minimum stay is required if arriving on a Friday or Saturday and for those making reservations. A recent drought killed a number of trees which had to be removed, reducing the amount of shade at the campground. An unimproved boat ramp is nearby ($7 launch fee). The campground is operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Northshore Campground Location: | Clark Creek Road off Highway 89, north of McArthur-Burney Falls State Park |
| Elevation: | 2,730 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Redding - 71 miles, 1:20 |
| Number of Sites: | 30 |
| Camping Season: | Open late April through mid-September Check exact opening-closing dates: PG&E Campgrounds - Opening, Closing, Fees |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle plus 1 legally towed vehicle ($5 fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended; $2 per night |
| Operated by | Pacific Gas and Electric |
| PG&E: | (916) 386-5164 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Northshore Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from mid-May through mid-September, weather permitting. Reservations open in April. |
| Booking Window: | See PG&E's Reservation Information below |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 55 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #13, 21, and 22 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 24, 26 |
| Fees: | $25 per night |
| Reservations: | Northshore Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out 11:00 AM |
| Northshore Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, food storage cupboard; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, flush toilets nearby, tap water, amphitheater |
| Campground Map: | Northshore Campground Map |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Northshore Campground: | Relax and swim at the beach. Enjoy Lake Britton for swimming, boating, fishing, and water skiing. Explore local trails, Visit McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. Find boat rentals at the park.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Lake Britton from Northshore Campground Beach
April 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates of one week or longer
April 22, 2025, 8:00 AM Reseervations become available for camping dates of less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
Northshore Campground at Lake Britton
Visitors to McArthur-Burney Falls State Park enjoy the views of the falls as well as all the great recreation opportunities at Lake Britton.
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